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riley · 12-05-2008, 07:22 PM

Riley was diagnosed with osteosarcoma 6 weeks ago. He was being treated with pain meds. the vet didn't think he would do well with amputation. His leg broke and he had to have his leg amputated or we would have the euthenize him. He had his leg amputated on Tuesday. He is amazing and is doing so well on three legs, it's hard to keep him down. He has to rest and only go out for potty breaks. He is due to get his stitches out on December 15. Hopefully, all will go well and no complications. I was so worried that this was not the right decision, but it was and he is like his old self. This will not cure him and the prognosis is still 5 to 6 months, but I can't think about that now. He takes vitamin E, C and fish oil to keep him strong.

12-05-2008, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
riley Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 16	Riley our wonderful 9 year old golden Riley was diagnosed with osteosarcoma 6 weeks ago. He was being treated with pain meds. the vet didn't think he would do well with amputation. His leg broke and he had to have his leg amputated or we would have the euthenize him. He had his leg amputated on Tuesday. He is amazing and is doing so well on three legs, it's hard to keep him down. He has to rest and only go out for potty breaks. He is due to get his stitches out on December 15. Hopefully, all will go well and no complications. I was so worried that this was not the right decision, but it was and he is like his old self. This will not cure him and the prognosis is still 5 to 6 months, but I can't think about that now. He takes vitamin E, C and fish oil to keep him strong.